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 THE OLD FARMER AND HIS ALMANACK by
George L. Kittredge, ca. 1904, illus., reprint, 403 pp. A fascinating study
of old farmers' almanacs and the wealth of information they contained on
early beliefs, customs, myths, folklore, agriculture and general information
on rural life in the 18th century New England. Contains a wealth of historical
and folk tidbits rarely found elsewhere - a rich harvest of information
on a wide variety of topics.
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0-87928-049-2
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$32.95
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 NOBLE DEEDS OF AMERICAN WOMEN, WITH BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SOME OF THE MORE
PROMINENT edited by
J. Clement, introduction by Mrs. Lydia H. Sigourney, ca. 1856, reprint,
480 pp. A collection of biographical sketches of women whose accomplishments
or experiences were considered noteworthy by American historians in the
mid 19th century. Includes Indian captives, urban and frontier experiences,
lives of African American, white and native American women, women at home,
at work, and at war. Includes incidents of outstanding courage or determination.
Informative survey of how women contributed to every aspect of American
life up to 1850.
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0-87928-061-1
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$31.95
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 ST NICHOLAS - His Legend and Role in the Christmas Celebration and Other Popular
Customs by George M. McKnight, ca.
1917, reprint, illustrated, endnotes, 210 pp. St. Nicholas has long been
associated with the Christmas season in most Western countries, yet little
is known of the origins of this amiable personality. McKnight has traced
his legend back through the years and recorded all that is known in fact
and in custom concerning this popular Saint, beginning with the birth of
the legend in Asia Minor. This engaging, highly readable and reliable study
comes fully illustrated with 23 images from museums throughout the world.
The cover is graced with a full color antiquarian German St. Nicholas post
card.
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0-87928-114-6
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$15.95
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WOMEN IN THE FINE ARTS from the Seventh Century B.C. to the
Twentieth Century AD. by Clara E. Clement, ca. 1904, reprint, 395 pp, illus.
This publication is the only one of its kind to present biographical sketches
of over 1000 women artists in painting and sculpture from the earliest
time to the beginning of the 20th Century. Information on all known women
who achieved public stature in the fine arts during this period. Includes
32 illustrations.
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0-87928-079-4
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$26.95
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THE ORIGIN OF CERTAIN
PLACE NAMES IN THE UNITED STATES by
Henry Gannett, ca. 1902, reprint, 280 pp. Lists the names of villages,
towns, cities, counties, rivers, lakes, mountains with an explanation of
their origin. An Invaluable resource on little known information.
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0-87928-097-2
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$24.95
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 TWO CENTURIES OF COSTUME IN AMERICA, 1620-182O
by Alice M. Farle, ca. 1903, illus., index, 2 vols., reprint, 824 pp. These
volumes have retained their place in American social history as one of
the most reliable and readable studies on the way early Americans dressed.
Covers fashions for men, women and children through two centuries of continuity
and change. Provides fascinating and frequently startling information on
styles and materials, long-forgotten items of dress, customs and manners,
jewelry, batts and broags, boots and shoes, perukes and periwigs. Hundreds
of illustrations included in this highly informative and entertaining work
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0-87928-055-7, 2 vol
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$79.95
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SHAKESPEARE THE
BOY by William J. Rolfe, ca. 1896,
reprint, 251 pp, illus. The only publication of its kind that describes
the area and culture in 16th century England where Shakespeare grew up.
Shakespeare, 1564 -1616, an English dramatist and poet is considered the
greatest of the playwrights. This work describes activities of his daily
life in Stratford-upon-Avon, games and sports, holidays, festivals, customs
and economics with 42 illustrations.
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0-87928-111-1
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$24.95
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